A person holding a Rainbow Cone on Chicago's riverwalk
The Origin Of The Rainbow Cone, Chicago's Iconic Ice Cream

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By LAUREN DOZIER
A person making a Rainbow Cone
Chicago has produced several famous dishes, including Chicago-style hotdogs and deep-dish pizzas. One such icon of the Windy City is Chicago's Rainbow Cone.
A person holding a Rainbow Cone
The classic Rainbow Cone features a vibrant combination of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, and pistachio ice creams, topped with orange sherbet.
The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop store
The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop was founded in 1926 by ice cream connoisseurs Joe and Katherine Sapp, who invented the famous five-flavor cone.
Rainbow Cone and the Chicago skyline
The ice cream for the Rainbow Cone is sliced rather than scooped, giving it a unique, stacked appearance. The company also uses this method for its other ice cream combos.
A person making a Rainbow Cone
The classic is also available as an ice cream sandwich with the flavors pressed between two sugar cookies, layered ice cream cakes, and chocolatey cake rolls.
The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop sign
In addition to the original Beverly location and multiple locations throughout Chicago's suburbs, visitors can get it at kiosks and trucks found at popular tourist locations.